Uber, the mobility giant that changed the way people and businesses move is winding down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, marking a retreat from two of its major sub-saharan markets as part of a global corporate restructuring that cut 3,300 jobs, or roughly 10 percent of its workforce.
The exit removes the San Francisco-headquartered company from four African nations in less than a year, following previous withdrawals from Côte d’Ivoire in September 2025 and Tanzania in January 2026. The double exit reduces Uber’s African presence from nine countries to five, leaving active operations only in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt, and Morocco since launching on the continent in 2013.
“After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue operations in Nigeria and Uganda as part of evolving business priorities and investment focus across the continent,” Uber said in a statement forwarded to BusinessDay. The company said the decisions were specific to Nigeria and Uganda and would not affect its broader commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa. “We remain committed to Sub-Saharan Africa, where we continue to see strong growth and opportunity,” Uber said.
“We are focusing our investments on markets where we believe we can add the most value for drivers by providing earning opportunities at scale and enabling riders to go anywhere seamlessly.” According to an internal memo from CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sighted by BusinessDay, the cuts reflect structural realignments rather than individual performance metrics.
“This wasn’t a decision we made lightly because it will have a real impact on our teammates and friends who have worked hard for Uber,” Khosrowshahi stated in the memo. “These changes are about how we are organized and what we are prioritizing, not about anyone’s contributions to Uber, which we will always value. I am sure you are asking why now? Particularly